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Gambian Parents Seek Justice for Children Killed by Toxic Cough Syrup

BANJUL, The Gambia – The loss of a child is always excruciating for any parent, but for Ebrima Sagnia, the memories of his son Lamin playing around their home in The Gambia’s capital are especially painful. Lamin tragically passed away last September after developing severe symptoms from consuming substandard cough syrup imported from India, which was later found to contain high levels of toxic substances. The incident highlighted the challenges faced by low-income countries like …

Gambian Parents Pursue Justice for Children’s Deaths Due to Tainted Cough Syrups

BANJUL, Gambia – The pain lingers for Ebrima Sagnia as he fondly recalls his young son playing in their home in The Gambia’s capital. The memories of his son are now tinged with sorrow and grief, making it difficult for Sagnia to articulate his emotions. Last year, Sagnia watched his four-year-old son, Lamin, suffer in a hospital bed. The young boy had fallen ill during the rainy season, a common occurrence in The Gambia. Initially, …